Test Three Notes - Test Three Notes Congressional Elections...

Test Three Notes7/20/06Congressional ElectionsBicameral Legistlature (Common Structure in US)- House: Popularly Elected, Voice of people. *Truly democraticElected Frequently (Every 2 years) - Senate: Originally selected by states—Now directly Elected*(17thAmend)Elected less frequently (Every 6 years, staggered)Goal: Create an experienced group of lawmakersFounders (Madison) had teacup analogy. Hot Tea=House Saucer= Senate- Senate could tame and cool the passions of the people.*Not subject to passion1 Chamber does not, NebraskaCampaign BeginsNomination-Primary Elections-Caucuses-Whatever the mode of nomination, participants in the nomination phase of voting will be more extreme than the general electorate-Incumbents are generally unopposed in primary elections-In 1-party states/districts, the nomination is the election-Succeeding in the General ElectionCandidates need two things1)Money2)StrategyMoney Spent in Congressional Elections-Enormous costs to winning Congressional Elections-

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